Ozempic users demand more protein, and one company is capitalizing. Puris Proteins, a family-owned Minnesota manufacturer, has quietly become America's largest pea protein producer by serving the growing demand for high-protein foods among GLP-1 users. Starting from a garage in the 1980s with soybean breeding, the company now generates an estimated 200 million dollars annually and supplies over 200 major food brands. Pea protein product sales are growing 15 percent yearly, five times faster than traditional food markets. With approximately 31 million Americans using weight loss medications, Puris has positioned itself as a key player in this expanding sector through a 100 million dollar manufacturing facility partnership with Cargill. The company's value is estimated at 400 million dollars, with the founding family retaining majority ownership of this agricultural technology powerhouse.
